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This position will be responsible for developing Procurement category strategies and leading projects within the IT Department (170MM annual spend) and supporting the functions across North America at WHQ. The individual will be expected to deliver Procurement's financial and process goals/objectives, drive alignment and partnership with functional leaders, utilize category and procurement expertise to deliver results and influence and implement category strategies. This position will be responsible for identifying areas of opportunity across all Campbell brands and subsidiaries which will improve operational performance, increase customer service, achieve sustainable productivity and reduce costs.
Job Responsibility:
Act as the Procurement representative in dealing with Campbell’s Senior Management, key internal stakeholders, Campbell’s business units, and Plant Management
Act as Campbell’s Procurement representative to suppliers of IT Telecom, Software, Services and Hardware
Collaborate with Supply Chain leadership and functional partners on strategy development for innovation, productivity, quality, service and continuous improvement
Support Enterprise and IT strategic initiatives around vendor optimization and cost savings
Remain abreast of industry trends/changes to identify impacts to Campbell
Align with Procurement category leads to develop vendor contract deliverables
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers driving optimized value thru strategic relationship management program (SRM)
Drive development of enabler cost savings/value add initiatives with x-functional partners and suppliers
Ensure consistent and accurate cost saving tracking to support the Supply Chain goals
Contribute to and support the development and implementation of best practice Procurement work processes across the Procurement organization and across the interfaces with other business functions (e.g. Finance, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain in each region)
Ensure quality of service, competitive pricing, adherence to company policies, Procurement processes and endeavors related to the operation of a proactive and strategic Procurement Business Unit
Ensure a deep understanding of supply markets and drivers for key areas of responsibility
Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree required
8 years of experience in Procurement, IT, or related skills and experience
Strong communication, presentation and teamwork skills
Strong quantitative and analytical skills
Ability to interact with all levels with customers, 3rd party providers and internal stakeholders
Functional knowledge of IT Telecom, Software, Hardware, and Professional Services
Time management skills required to maintain multiple projects
Demonstrated self-starter, imaginative/innovator, and able to set executive direction
Work without direction and determine own methods to accomplish work
Strong written and oral communication skills, decision making/problem solving and influencing and team building skills
Demonstrates business acumen
Strategic and analytical thinker including creating contingency for high risk issues
Strong experience in procurement, finance and contracts (legal)
Ability to anticipate stakeholder needs while influencing and collaborating with them to drive value
Nice to have:
A functional background in IT is strongly preferred
Integrates and aligns Procurement strategy with other functional BU's and Supply Chain Strategies
Builds supplier relationships and influences long-term supplier partnerships and innovation
Demonstrated track record of business results in a matrix environment and/or with multiple companies
Cross company and/or cross matrix experience working in managing large complex projects
Influences cross-functional partners with knowledge of the supply landscape to drive strategy
Excellent negotiating skills
Utilizes depth of knowledge to gain insights which produce competitive advantage
What we offer:
medical
dental
short and long-term disability
AD&D
life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners)
matching 401(k) plan with immediate vesting
unlimited sick time
paid time off
holiday pay
free access to the fitness center (if in WHQ)
access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons)
company store
Campbell’s Cares program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually